Alcott Global has been retained by a global leader in the automotive industry to identify their Regional Head of Procurement to be based in South Carolina, USA. This role sits at the forefront of a bold regional strategy to build a competitive, resilient, and sustainable supply chain across North America.
Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, the role will lead an established team of experts across the U.S. and Mexico, covering both direct and indirect procurement—ranging from core components and manufacturing inputs to logistics, marketing, and general services.
This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role that requires a deep understanding of procurement, supply chain operations, and stakeholder engagement across functions including R&D, program management, and industrial
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage regional procurement activities across direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and supply continuity.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and commercial teams.
- Drive procurement excellence, operational agility, and continuous improvement across the region.
- Foster a high-performance culture through strong leadership, team development, and effective change management.
- Oversee supplier readiness and quality processes to support new product launches and ongoing operations.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of procurement or supply chain leadership experience, with a strong background in the automotive industry
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise.
- Proven experience leading regional teams and working in matrixed, global environments.
- Cross-functional exposure to manufacturing, logistics, and product development.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of driving transformation and results.